Driving from Barquisimeto to Manizales
Manizales lies 876 km (545 mi) south-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 1,069 km (664 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barquisimeto | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 434,403 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 2,144 m (7,034 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Manizales are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 13 h 22 min journey lands only 12 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manizales
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book car hire from Barquisimeto to Manizales
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Staying in Manizales
Our booking partner lists 384 places to stay in Manizales. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (90), and 5 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 17,008 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Manizales
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Common questions
How far is Manizales from Barquisimeto?
876 km (545 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 1,069 km (664 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Manizales by car?
About 13 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Manizales?
Manizales is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Manizales?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Manizales?
Our booking partner lists 384 places to stay in Manizales, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.